Documentary Films and Programs – Page 17

‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’ Review: Her Life as a Cabaret

The fizzy, determinedly upbeat documentary charts how Liza Minnelli survived Hollywood. It’s inspiring, jaw-dropping and conspicuously incomplete.

By Manohla Dargis

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Questlove on Parsing 50 Years of Music for His ‘S.N.L.’ Documentary

Digging through more than 900 episodes was bound to yield some surprises — and some warm memories. The experience didn’t disappoint.

By Alan Light

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‘Grand Theft Hamlet’ Stages Shakespeare in a Land of Shootouts

During a pandemic lockdown, out-of-work actors turned to the video game Grand Theft Auto Online, where a tortured soliloquy may be interrupted by a rocket launcher.

By Brandon Yu

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‘Grand Theft Hamlet’: The (Game) Play’s the Thing

The film captures two players staging the classic within an online video game, raising fascinating questions about community and connection.

By Alissa Wilkinson